... by all these 500 post threads?

I received an email recently from someone who shall remain unnamed ... for privacy reasons. But, I couldn't agree more ...

"You know Slim, I've always had an irreverent view about cigar boards. They seemed like small oasis of camaraderie & cheer in a tumultuous world but not to be taken too seriously. Only recently have I begun to realize the importance of the bonding that takes place at cbid and the need for a semblance of order and
respect for the bylaws. There are quite a few warm, passionate, and intelligent people like yourself who "reside" there. I felt bad for Ram and the others when they were being slammed at first but now I am perplexed by their time-consuming (and band sapping) long-winded threads, which are mostly full of fluff and self-aggrandizement.

It's odd to me. I will be gradually distancing myself from this nuttiness. Are they trying to make a statement? *** said that they were from Cigar World & that they thought we were snobs and should be brought
down a peg or two...

However, they are quickly turning me off with their incessant nonsense. It's almost like being sober around drunk/stoned partiers - funny for a while and
then very tiresome."

This is just a legitimate observation folks ... and should not be taken personally. I hope the author of this email is not upset that I posted this on the forum ... but this one was not the only one that was brought to my attention ... and also this one was by far ... the one that was most eloquently portrayed.

Well, to be quite frank, I thought they were a bit silly myself, so I don't even open those threads.

I don't open them, but don't think of them as anything more than people not having anything better to do. Perhaps they think its funny? Oh well, not hurting me - but they do clog up the boards a little.

Well, at least we don't constantly put people down on the 500 threads. No racism, no back stabbing, no nasty name calling, just go ole fun. Now if anyone doesn't won't to join in on the 500 thread, it's ok, guys, you don't have to, you can just pass it by.

Why feel you have to pick on people? Are we bothering you? In a word no.

Now Slim, you have a great day!

Snowqueen

She (Snowqueen) makes a good point, but I tend to agree with Slim, and am not going to add to them anymore!

Charlie

I understand your point Slim and whoever sent you that email but am probably more aligned with AndyTV. I really don't participate in those threads but do not find them offensive. The whole idea of a misc. board is to have an open forum - have fun, etc. Different people have different ideas about what is fun.

for a second there I was afraid you were referring to that "other" small cylindrical object that we all love and cherish (at least our own).

I just read some of the posts on the 500 thread, and it reads like a chatroom.

Perhaps we need chatrooms at CBid?

Andy, you may have something there!!!

"*** said that they were from Cigar World & that they thought we were snobs and should be brought
down a peg or two..."

In my opinion, this may be the crux of it. Some folks came here to this site just to stir crap and be annoying. Mission accomplished. Some of us haven't forgotten that.

However, I just ignore those threads.

I don't participate in those type threads, however I see no harm in them, just B/SOTL having some fun.


As far as the unnamed source of Slims post, well that's just bullc**p, if you are man or woman enough to make a statement at least be man or woman enough to put your name to it, or let the person you made the statement to use your name.


JonR

I don't want to let this thread die Ryan. I want it to keep going and I am going to be the 500th post. How's that for irony.

Slim, thank you for bringing this to our attention. I am a newer, active participant of the "500" posts and I will speak for myself and only myself.

As many of the members here, I "stalked" the various forums and threads until one day while e,njoying a cigar, I ventured in and began my forum discussions.

Cigarbid realizes that cigar smokers are a social lot and thus, they created a Miscellaneous board for us. In this board, members have shared their experiences that range from: trials, tribulations, recipes for both food and drink, music, arts, books, movies, health, to include gastro intestinal issues, and yes, political, social, and economic opinions.

I don't need to tell any regulars about the heated debates that have been played out on these boards. They have gone as far as an accusation that a member has taken a picture of another member from the picture boards and created a bogus profile on an online dating service!

I, for one, do not wish to participate is such debates. And thus I stumbled upon this large thread filled with other CBid members looking to share some on-line companionship without aggravation. Not that I oppose free thought and expression, it's just that I deal with enough negotiations and heated issues in my position at work.

IMO, the thread definately fits within the defintion of "Miscellaneous." It is a group of friends that welcome anyone, like myself, who comes in without looking for an arguement.

Little milestones along the way makes it a little more interesting.

The thread has resulted in some of us getting together and possibly starting a weekly herf, open to anyone willing to share a smoke, a conversation, and a good time.

I feel it exemplifies what we are all here to do: Have a little fun and talk cigars. If anyone from this board or CBid disagrees with me, so be it. It's my position and until someone from CBid tells me to stop, I will continue to go to the "Seinfeld" thread as one member calls it.

You are welcome to join us or ignore us. It is entirely upto you.

John

Like Scrooge said.

"every idiot who goes about participating in a 500 post, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart"

Hopefully 'our' Scrooge will be visited by the ghostly BOTL and have a change of heart so he like Tiny Tim can say.....
"God bless us everyone".

D@mn, DD&B .... you beat me to it !!! ha .......

I have never posted on one of these threads, but after that very intriguing and informative reply from JRedleg, I think I will have to look into these threads. Sounds like fun.

I salute you Jredleg. Could not be put better. So Slim, lets take a recount. I just think you are upset that you can't attack me anymore because of the "grab bag" auction and now the only thing left is going after everyone one that is trying to have a little fun and enjoy the company of this site. Accept the new wave of BOTLS. We are not a bunch of old timers sitting on the porch in a rocking chair hollering at all the young wipper-snappers. Try joining rahter than chasing away.

Yeh, but what's the point of hitting 500?

Who cares?

that's the point.

It has NOTHING to do with cigars...but neither does farting, pictures of jets, oinks, children, etc.

It is the most non contraversial thread ...up until now. Not one single fight on the 3 or so 500 threads.

Aah- got it. Like a personal best...

Glaf to help, I guess.

That should have been "glad".

Still helping...

hey Widow, what If I gots a bat a fell the need ta jump out a start hitt'n said horse...

So should we bring that dead horse picture post up again?